Although they were the visiting side, Tottenham showed strength and class by overcoming the hosts 2-1, moving up temporarily to second place in the standings.
The early Saturday fixture of Premier League Round 7 between Leeds United and Tottenham at Elland Road was highly dramatic. Tottenham entered the match as favorites due to their steady form and a four-game unbeaten run against Leeds. On the other hand, the Elland Road team displayed inconsistency, having only 8 points from 6 matches, placing them 12th in the league table.
Right after the kickoff, both teams increased the tempo, consistently launching dangerous counterattacks. The first half featured an exciting exchange of attacks, with both Leeds and Tottenham determined to gain the upper hand.